Education

Raina Michael, an administrative assistant for event planning and housing at Northeast Mississippi Community College, has received the Northeast Way Award for her dedication and kindness.

The Tiger Food Truck will give students a free pizza slice on campus tomorrow night, organizers said. Students need only show a student ID to receive a slice.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said technology is bringing concepts to life in its classrooms, offering hands-on experiences such as 3-D cell models and real-time anatomy study. The college urged prospective students to apply at nemcc.edu.

Northeast said it is preparing students for a changing world with innovative technology and hands-on learning, and it urged prospective students to apply.

Organizers said Fueling for Finals will offer breakfast favorites from 9 to 10 p.m. Monday, May 4 to help students during finals week.

John Thomas Gaines of Corinth said mentorship and challenging coursework at Northeast helped him earn a spot in the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program.

Northeast said the American Council of Engineering Companies of Mississippi honored Cook Coggin Engineers with the 2026 Engineering Excellence Honor Award for the NEMCC Football Field Resurfacing Project.

Northeast President Dr. Ricky G. Ford visited the Corinth Center to meet with Mississippi Emergency Management Agency representatives, the school said.

Students in Business and Office Technology programs at Northeast earned a record number of Microsoft Office Specialist certification credentials, the school said.

Northeast Mississippi Community College recognized its Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 at the college’s Student Awards Ceremony, naming winners including Bliss Ricketts and Skyla Adair, the college said.